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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.89, 453.82 and 138.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.89, 453.82 and 138.09 is: 206.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.89 : 453.82 = 138.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.89/453.82 = 138.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.89x = 453.82 × 138.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.89x = 62,667.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,667.07/302.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.90

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